NA2E   NECOS   GUIDE

NA2E FREQUENCIES

NA2E PRIMARY FREQUENCIES
14385.0 (14383.5)  
7382.5 (7301.0)	
4042.5 (4041.0)

Daytime frequency will be monitored from two hours 
after sunrise to two hours before sunset.  Night time 
frequency from two hours before sunset to two hours 
after surise. 

1. NET OPERATIONS

A. The NA2E net, operating on the National Common Frequencies, 
provides any station from an authorized agency, a place to reach
a knowledgeable station to pass an emergency message or to find 
an active emergency net. It can be used for training in ECOM 
techniques and a forum for exchange of ECOM ideas. 
Communications should be kept short, with pauses between 
transmissions to allow for stations with emergency 
communications to check in.  If a stations wishes to conduct 
lengthy conversations, they should shift to another frequency 
authorized for use by the stations involved. 

B. The NECOS makes net call-ups at 15 and 45 minutes past the 
hour as follows:  "ALL STATIONS THIS NET. THIS IS NNN0AAA NET 
CONTROL FOR THE NOVEMBER ALPHA TWO ECHO NET. THIS IS A DIRECTED 
NET. ARE THERE ANY STATIONS WITH TRAFFIC OVER"? If there is no 
response, NECOS transmits"ALL STATIONS THIS NET, THIS IS NNN0AAA 
ADDITIONAL STATIONS FOR THE NET OVER".

C.  After the NECOS acknowledges station checkins and handles 
any traffic; the net may be declared a free net.  "ALL STATIONS 
THIS NET, THIS IS NNN0AAA NET CONTROL FOR THE NA2E NET, THIS IS 
A FREE NET, OUT".  This allows stations to freely contact each 
other, discuss ECOM matters, do propagation/radio tests, and 
allow Afloat/Overseas Net stations to handle any of their 
business.

D.  Stations may check in during the free net by calling, "NET 
CONTROL (or call sign of NECOS if known), THIS IS (their call), 
(MARS STATE) NO TRAFFIC, OVER". The NECOS will acknowledge, "
(their call), THIS IS NNN0AAA ROGER, THIS A FREE NET, OUT". When 
traffic is listed, the net will become a directed net and the 
traffic will be handled.

E. When an unfamiliar station checks in the NECOS should greet 
them with a brief welcome to ascertain their city, state, and 
capabilities (for example: "(their call) THIS IS NNN0AAA WELCOME 
TO THE NET, WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED AND WHAT ARE YOUR 
COMMUNICATION CAPABILITIES, OVER". "THIS IS (their call), ROGER, 
DENVER CO, HF & VHF DIGITAL PLUS PHONE PATCH CAPABILITY, OVER"  
"THIS IS NNN0AAA ROGER, REQUEST YOU CHECK OUT WITH NET CONTROL 
PRIOR TO LEAVING THE NET, OUT").

F. Abbreviated CALL SIGNS are not authorized during the "FREE" 
portions of this net.

G. NECOS with MT63 capability should monitor the frequency for 
emergency messages.  

H. Only Priority precedence and above ECOM messages, that cannot 
be entered into the MDS by other means, can be passed on this 
net. FEMA and SHARES status change messages should be broadcast 
by the NECOS or designated station using MT63 and voice on all 
three frequencies as equipment capabilities permit.    


I. When an emergency occurs, States, Regions or the Area may 
establish ECOM Nets (i.e. NA2E, 1M14E) on an alternate ECOM 
frequency. The NECOS or a designee of the net will inform the 
NECOS of the NA2E what frequency is being used. Stations 
checking into the NA2E net can then be directed to the net and 
frequency. 
 
J. Each NECOS must keep a net log of all communications 
conducted on the net.  The log will include the time of net 
call-ups, stations checking in/out, number of messages handled, 
band conditions and other comments. Each NECOS must originate a 
Net report in the format prescribed in the NA2E Tool Kit.

K. Stations checking into the net are responsible to report 
their own participation. Reports should be sent to their "Three" 
or "One" as applicable. 

L. Each NECOS should have a copy of NTP 8, Annex D, the NA2E 
'Tool Kit' and the North East Area Operations Guide ECOM Annex 
on hand as a desk reference.

M. A two hour minimum watch is required for a NECOS. 

N. NECOS WATCH CHANGES:  At 5 minutes prior to assuming the 
watch the relieving NECOS will call the outgoing NECOS to obtain 
a net status report, including: what station(s) are checked in, 
traffic pending, active ECOM nets/frequency or appropriate band 
condition reports. (i.e. "NNN0AAA THIS IS NNN0CCC READY TO 
ASSUME THE NA2E NET, OVER" "NNN0CCC THIS IS NNNOAAA ROGER, THE 
FOLLOWING STATIONS ARE ON THE NET, NNN0DDD, NNN0EEE, WGY521, 
AAR0DD, WE HAVE 1R ARLINGTON, VA, THE 1M13E NET IS ON NCG, BAND 
CONDITIONS STABLE, OVER"  "NNN0AAA THIS IS NNN0CCC ROGER, I HAVE 
THE NET, OUT"). The new NECOS may, at their discretion, call the 
station(s) checked into the net to confirm their presence. If 
there is no relief, the outgoing NECOS should secure the net. 

O. If a station calls for assistance we should respond by 
calling "(their call) THIS IS (your call) HOW MAY I ASSIST YOU? 
OVER." Listen to their needs while placing a call to your NA2E 
back up member or the net manager to get them on freq.  Inform 
the calling station that you understand their situation and to 
wait for a call from NNN0XXX who will be able to handle their 
traffic.  When your support station checks onto the freq. turn 
the calling stations over to them, inform them of the stations 
checked into the net and any other pertinent info. Then resume 
your monitoring duties.  This station will then move the traffic 
to an alternate freq., call an ECOM net as NECOS and do whatever 
is needed to handle the situation. Remember the handling of 
traffic can only be done on a Directed Net.

P. All stations serving as NECOS for the NA2E net must be 
authorized by the Net Manager.

Q. NECOS will be provided with a "Tool Kit" which will contain 
phone numbers for Afloat/Overseas Net members that are willing 
to be called when needed. Information on how to contact SHARES 
Station. And other information that cannot be published on a 
public web page or sent by message. 

R. Stations wishing to volunteer for a NECOS assignment should 
check the NECOS list on this web page to see what time slots are 
available. Then contact the net manager, Rusty Hemenway, NNN0FJK 
SNE by message or nnn0fjk@navymars.org by email.  Include the 
time period, frequency(ies) you are interested in monitoring, 
and your email address.  You will be provided a copy of the 
NECOS 'tool kit' by email.